Venous Ulcers
Venous ulcers, also known as stasis ulcers, are open sores that can arise anywhere on the body secondary to impaired circulation of blood. The most common location is leg. The predisposing factor of venous ulcers are: - Varicose veins - Phlebitis - Clotting disorders - Obesity - Smoking The venous ulcer presents with: - Swollen leg - Sense of heaviness in the leg - Red, purple, or blue discoloration of leg - Pain in the leg Reference: https://novusspinecenter.com/pain-conditions/venous-ulcers Image via: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v8/i21/5070.htm
I feel like venous, arterial, and neuropathic ulcer differenciation is a major topic. Do you have any tips or hints at telling them apart?
i know these can be very daunting to differentiate. pls refer to my latest post on medizzy. i have shared how you ca. differentiate between arterial and venous ulcers on the basis of clinical features!